Australia Largest Mining Expo QME 2026 Opens Tomorrow with Record 9,000sqm Floor Space

The 30th Queensland Mining and Engineering Exhibition (QME 2026) will take place from July 21 to 23 in Mackay, Queensland, Australia. The exhibition floor space has been expanded to a record 9,000 square meters, with over 300 exhibitors completely sold out and a new Mining Pavilion added for the first time. Global mining equipment leaders including Hitachi Construction Machinery, Milwaukee, and Epiroc have confirmed participation. Organizers expect visitor numbers to exceed 5,000, setting a new all-time record. QME is Australia largest and most influential mining technology exhibition, held biennially, showcasing the full industry chain of mining equipment, safety technology, and automation solutions. This edition coincides with the global recovery in mining equipment demand, with growing attention to intelligent mining technology across the Asia-Pacific market.